Hobbiton | |
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Movie Set / Tourist Attraction | |
Coordinates: 37°51′27″S 175°40′47″E / 37.85750°S 175.67972°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Waikato |
Territorial authority | Matamata-Piako District |
The Hobbiton Movie Set[1] is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both trilogies. It is situated on a family-run farm about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand, and is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering a guided tour of the set.